Radeon R7E vs GeForce GT 720A

Radeon R7E

2013Core: 800 MHz

GeForce GT 720A

2014Core: 628 MHzBoost: 657 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R7E

565

0.0%

Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X

567

+0.4%

GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 720A

#63

RadeonT RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600

99%

#304

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

766%

#306

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

694%

#307

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

692%

#311

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

629%

#312

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

625%

#314

GeForce GT 720A

MSRP: $40|Avg: $40

100%

#315

GeForce MX110

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

100%

#321

GeForce 940A

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

98%

#323

Radeon RX 640

MSRP: $159|Avg: $55

96%

#326

Iris Pro Graphics P580

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

95%

#327

Radeon E8870PCIe

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT 720A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7E.

Insight	Radeon R7E	GeForce GT 720A
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GT 720A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 720A holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $49), it costs 18% less, resulting in a 22.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R7E	GeForce GT 720A
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+22.9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)	✅More affordable ($40)

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Radeon R7E Benchmark Check

GeForce GT 720A Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7E and GeForce GT 720A

Radeon R7E

The Radeon R7E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 20 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 565 points. Launch price was $109.

GeForce GT 720A

The GeForce GT 720A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 17 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 628 MHz to 657 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 567 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7E scores 565 and the GeForce GT 720A reaches 567 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7E is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GT 720A uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R7E) vs 768 (GeForce GT 720A). Raw compute: 0.8192 TFLOPS (Radeon R7E) vs 1.009 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 720A).

Feature	Radeon R7E	GeForce GT 720A
G3D Mark Score	565	567
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512	768+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8192 TFLOPS	1.009 TFLOPS+23%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	64+100%
L1 Cache	128 KB+100%	64 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7E	GeForce GT 720A
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon R7E	GeForce GT 720A
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon R7E) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 720A). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon R7E	GeForce GT 720A
DirectX	12_0	12 (11_0)
Max Displays	0	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7E) vs No NVENC (GeForce GT 720A). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs PureVideo HD VP5.

Feature	Radeon R7E	GeForce GT 720A
Encoder	VCE 2.0	No NVENC
Decoder	UVD 4.2	PureVideo HD VP5
Codecs	—	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7E draws 55W versus the GeForce GT 720A's 55W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GT 720A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7E) vs 350W (GeForce GT 720A). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R7E	GeForce GT 720A
TDP	55W	55W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	—
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	10.3	10.3

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7E launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce GT 720A launched at $40 and now averages $40. The GeForce GT 720A costs 18.4% less ($9 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.5 (Radeon R7E) vs 14.2 (GeForce GT 720A) — the GeForce GT 720A offers 23.5% better value. The GeForce GT 720A is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).